Don't Gamble, Ask for the Badge!

The Association of Estonian Accountants (ERK) issues a quality mark aimed at helping entrepreneurs in Estonia find a reliable and professional accounting firm.

FOR ENTREPRENEURS

The ERK quality mark as a badge of security – make sure your accountant has it!

For Entrepreneurs

Your company deserves the best accountant. To simplify your search, we’ve created the “ERK Recognised Accounting Firm” quality mark. 

How does it help you?

You can easily find a reliable accounting service provider.

It gives you the confidence that your company's accounting is in good hands.

You gain the assurance that the service provider is recognised and competent.

In addition to accounting services, you also benefit from valuable financial advice.

In case of complaints, you can directly contact ERK, the issuer of the quality mark.

Experiences of other entrepreneurs: why choose an accounting firm recognised with the mark?

Compliance Checklist, to be confirmed by the internal auditor for accuracy

General

The accounting firm (hereinafter referred to as the “company”) is a member of ERK (Association of Estonian Accountants) as an accounting firm and has no outstanding membership fee obligations (as of the date of application).

Financial Stability

  • The company’s equity meets the requirements of the Commercial Code (as of the end of the previous financial year).
  • The company’s financial statements are mostly submitted on time.
  • The company has no tax declarations pending for submission as of the application date.
  • The company has no outstanding tax liabilities (as of the date of application).

Quality Service and Risk Mitigation

  • The company implements adequate quality assurance measures while providing accounting services.
  • The company has a risk assessment and a contingency plan for ensuring business continuity.
  • The company has liability insurance (minimum coverage of 25,000 euros).
  • The company documents the provision of its services.
  • The company has a valid level 6 professional certificate or a certified auditor certificate held by employees (or members of the management board).
  • The company ensures the training of its employees.
  • The company has a good overview of its clients’ business activities.
  • The company verifies the correctness of the documentation provided by the client and informs the client of any deficiencies.
  • The company is capable of advising the client when necessary (e.g., commenting on issues related to liquidity, financial stability, tax risks, or profitability based on the financial statements).
  • Upon termination of the client agreement, the company has handed over the original documents and extracts from registers to the client.
  • The company has written service agreements with its clients.

Compliance with Other Laws

  • The company complies with the rules of data protection stated in the Personal Data Protection Act and the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  • The company’s employment contracts, client agreements, and subcontractor agreements include confidentiality obligations.
  • The company complies with the rules set out in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Act.

Raamatupidajale

„ERK Tunnustatud raamatupidamisettevõte“ on kvaliteedimärk, mis tõendab Sinu kui raamatupidamisteenuse osutaja professionaalsust. Mida räägib märk Sinu kui teenuspakkuja kohta?

Mida räägib märk Sinu kui teenuspakkuja kohta?

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Tõendad oma asjatundlikkust ja kvalifitseeritust

Omad sõltumatu siseaudiitori poolt
kontrollitud kvaliteedisüsteemi

Näitad, et Sinu kui teenuspakkuja
enda finantsasjad on korras

Raamatupidamisteenuse protsessid on paigas ja selged

Raamatupidamisbüroode kogemused: mida on andnud
märgisega tunnustamine?

Raamatupidajale

„ERK Tunnustatud raamatupidamisettevõte“ on kvaliteedimärk, mis tõendab Sinu kui raamatupidamisteenuse osutaja professionaalsust. Mida räägib märk Sinu kui teenuspakkuja kohta?

Mida räägib märk Sinu kui teenuspakkuja kohta?

Oled usaldusväärne ning
tekitad kindlustunnet

Paistad silma ning
eristud teistest

Tõendad oma asjatundlikkust ja kvalifitseeritust

Omad sõltumatu siseaudiitori poolt
kontrollitud kvaliteedisüsteemi

Näitad, et Sinu kui teenuspakkuja
enda finantsasjad on korras

Raamatupidamisteenuse protsessid on paigas ja selged

Raamatupidamisbüroode kogemused: mida on andnud
märgisega tunnustamine?

Recognised Accounting Firms

Contact

If you have any questions about the “ERK Acknowledged Accounting Firm” quality mark, we are here for you!

Pille-Riin Piho
Accounting Firms Sector Coordinator
Association of Estonian Accountants

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